Survivalist Tip: If you’re a minimalist survival type, then you understand the need for traveling light. For the uninitiated, minimalism doesn’t refer to the art movement of the same name that began in New York City in the 1960’s when artists ran out of supplies and design space in the already-crowded Soho district. This refers to those who can survive with the least number of tools and supplies, like military and law enforcement personnel. Others, like celebrities and professional athletes, can’t function without heavy baggage and a large entourage, so they’ll perish in the chaos. Considering that the Mayans built one of the largest and most advanced civilizations in pre-Columbian America without the aid of draft animals, wheels and Super Glue, minimalism is an appropriate survival technique. I discussed the value of burlap bags in a previous post, but a large backpack or rucksack is better for those who plan to move about on foot. It should be big enough to store such essentials as flashlights, batteries, snack crackers, bandages and, of course, chocolate and Xanax, but flexible enough to strap onto your back. Understandably, you’ll get tired after hours of hiking and climbing over rough terrain, abandoned vehicles and the bodies of people who died because they waited until the last minute to prepare for the apocalypse. But then, that’s why you have the chocolate and Xanax on hand in the first place!
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